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Technology At Concerts | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with commentator Miles Hoffman about some of the technology used in outdoor summer concerts."
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Health Overhaul May Slow Without Daschle | [
"President Barack Obama's plan to expand health coverage to tens of millions of Americans was dealt a serious blow Tuesday when former Senator Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination as health and human services secretary. Analysts are speculating who else might step in to craft what is sure to be a complex undertaking... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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$3 Million Settlement Revealed In High-Profile Fracking Case | [
"In an unusual event, a legal settlement in a high-profile fracking case has been made public because of a computer error. The document, dated Aug. 31, 2018, shows that the gas drilling company Range Resources and other defendants agreed to pay $3 million to three Washington County, Pa., families who alleged that n... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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The Rev. John Cross Dies | [
"John H. Cross Jr. was the pastor of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, when it was bombed in 1963. He died last Thursday and his legacy is remembered."
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"Stories: 1) Michael K. Williams: He's Only Playing Tough 2) The Fabulous Butler Boys"
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ICE Halts Most Arrests Amid Coronavirus Crisis | [
"U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced on Wednesday agents will temporarily postpone most arrests due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead the agency will focus on only pursuing people who pose public safety risks and individuals subject to mandatory detention on criminal grounds. It is uncl... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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There's Growing Fear The Ebola Outbreak In Congo Could Get Much Worse | [
"Dr. Pierre Rollin is an expert on Ebola with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two and a half weeks ago he returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is now in the fourth month of an Ebola outbreak. It's not the first time the disease has struck in Congo. Rollin has been visiting for ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tom Marino, Trump's Pick As Drug Czar, Withdraws After Damaging Opioid Report. -- Dow Crosses Another Milestone, Topping 23,000 For The First Time. -- ISIS Makes Last Stand At A Stadium In Raqqa, Its Doomed 'Capital'. -- Lighter Winds Aid Firefighters Working To Contai... | npr | {
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Britney Spears Is Headed To Court To Address Her Conservatorship. Here's What To Know | [
"Pop star Britney Spears hasn't been in charge of her personal life or her finances for 13 years β that's how long she has been in a court-dictated legal arrangement called a conservatorship. But on Wednesday, the artist will be speaking directly, albeit from a remote location, to a Los Angeles Superior Court judge... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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U.S. Gymnast Douglas Wins Gold In Individual All-Around | [
"American gymnast Gabby Douglas has won her second Olympic gold medal of the London Summer Games, winning the individual all-around event to match her performance anchoring the U.S. team's first-place performance earlier this week. Douglas scored 15.500 or higher in her first three rotations, with an emphatic 15.96... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Commander Of Iran's Quds Force: 'We Are Ready' If U.S. Attacks | [
"The commander of Iran's elite military Quds Force is warning President Trump that if the U.S. attacks his country, Tehran \"will destroy all that you possess.\" The comments by Major-General Qassem Soleimani, who heads the special forces unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, follow Trump's nearly all-caps tweet earl... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Unemployment Holds Steady In March As U.S. Economy Adds 103,000 Jobs | [
"The Labor Department reported Friday that the U.S. economy added 103,000 jobs in March, which was less than experts predicted and down from 313,000 in February. The unemployment rate was at 4.1 percent for the sixth-straight month. Here & Now‘s Lisa Mullins speaks with MSNBC’s Ali VelshiΒ (@AliVelshi), ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 5 Headlines That Explain The New York Primaries. -- World's Steel Makers To China: Time To Cut The Glut. -- Death Toll In Tuesday's Attack On Kabul Rises To 64. -- Criminal Charges To Be Filed In Flint Water Crisis, Reports Say. And here are more early headlines: Ecuado... | npr | {
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Analysis: Bush's Next Speech | [
"White House officials say President Bush plans to speak to the American public throughout the course of the military campaign in Iraq. Observers say the president is comfortable with his decision to start the war. NPR's Brian Naylor reports from the White House."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Touchy-Feely Candidate; The Speaker Vs. The Speech and the Hurricane Irene Diet."
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JD Souther On World Cafe | [
"JD Souther is a songwriter's songwriter, best known for the songs he wrote and co-wrote for The Eagles β songs like \"Heartache Tonight,\" \"Best Of My Love\" and the one he performs live on this episode of World Cafe, \"New Kid In Town.\" Souther's position has only been solidified by other hits, including his sm... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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From Paul Robeson's 1958 | [
"From Paul Robeson's 1958 recital at Carnegie Hall, we hear \"Freedom\", arranged by Bedrich Smetana, and \"All Men are Brothers\" by Ludwig van Beethoven. (Vanguard VCD-72020)"
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"Tape and Copy on the 100th anniversary of Merrian/Webster's Collegiate dictionary."
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One Word To Rule Them All, And In The Puzzle Bind Them | [
"On-air challenge: Three words that start with the same letter will be presented in a group. Find a word that shares the same first letter as the three, and that can follow each word within the group to complete a compound word or a familiar two-word phrase. Example: \"big,\" \"broad,\" \"boy\"; the answer would be... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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At Summer Camp, Girls Build Sandboxes And Confidence In Their Own Abilities | [
"The word empowerment gets tossed around a lot when people talk about young girls. But at Girls Build summer camp in Oregon, girls as young as 8 are learning how to use power tools. The camps β held in both Portland and Southern Oregon β are awash in construction excitement. Girls wear hard hats and tool belts wrap... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Small Towns and Immigration | [
"Small-town America is not as homogenous as it used to be. Take Wausa, Wisc., home to more than 4,000 Hmong refugees from Southeast Asia. In a special broadcast from Wausau, guests and callers discuss small-town immigration. Guests: Mai Zong Vue, refugee program specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Workfor... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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For a Healthy Brain in Old Age, Start Early | [
"It's called \"use it or lose it\" β the belief that exercising your brain will keep your memory and thinking skills sharp as you age, and maybe even ward off dementia and Alzheimer's. That's the hope, at least, but the scientific proof is pretty modest. Some of the best evidence yet comes from research reported la... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Piracy Spreads Across Africa Coast | [
"The dramatic story of the Maersk Alabama is unfolding off the coast of Somalia, but in a different area from most of the other recent pirate attacks. The attack could mark a significant shift in pirate tactics."
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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What Is Money? Blackout Edition! | [
"As part of our gold project, we've been asking a basic question: What is money? Occasionally, money is a giant piece of limestone. Very often, it's how much the bank says you have in your checking account. But, as Matthew Yglesias notes, there are rare occasions when what's in your checking account fails to prefor... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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India Joins 'Idol' Craze β in Its Own Way | [
"The Indian version of American Idol will take on a decidedly idol-friendly air. Religious Pop Idol will showcase people singing folk music and classical songs based on Indian religious themes and philosophical values. The show, the creation of India's leading religious channel, is now in preproduction. It is sched... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Hunter S. Thompson's Brilliant Presence | [
"Commentator Andrei Codrescu remembers time spent with writer Hunter S. Thompson, who committed suicide earlier this week. He remarks on the honesty and brilliance of the unique journalist's writings."
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"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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Trump Pushes To Reduce Legal Immigration | [
"President Trump threw his support Wednesday behind a Senate proposal to reduce legal immigration."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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The Lasting Power Of Whitney Houston's National Anthem | [
"Why does Whitney Houston's 1991 Super Bowl national anthem still resonate 30 years later? Sam chats with author and Black Girl Songbook host Danyel Smith about that moment of Black history and what it says about race, patriotism and pop culture. Smith wrote about the significance of that national anthem performanc... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future"
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Maine County Watches Out For Citizens Confined To Their Homes | [
"Getting through a tough winter can be especially challenging for elderly or disabled people living in rural areas. There aren't always next door neighbors who can pop by to check on them. One county in Maine has devised a way to make sure these people are alright."
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"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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'The End We Start From' Chronicles Motherhood In The Midst Of Crisis | [
"The End We Start From is a book told in pieces β readers have to work for the story. Eventually, you put together enough pieces to know we're in London, sometime in the near future, and everyone's had to flee to higher ground because of an epic flood. In the midst of the chaos, a young mother β suddenly a refugee ... | [
"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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Snowden: Asylum In Switzerland A 'Great Political Option' | [
"Edward Snowden wants Switzerland to grant him asylum. The NSA leaker made the remark as he spoke to an audience in Geneva via a video link from Moscow, where he has been living in exile to avoid U.S. prosecution on espionage charges. \"I would love to return to Switzerland, some of my favorite memories are from Ge... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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Close To The 'Bone': A French Connection, Haltingly | [
"Jacques Audiard's Rust and Bone is an unapologetic melodrama rendered in what you might call semi-stylized neo-expressionistic realism, and it works like gangbusters. The picture takes some turns you don't expect, and some you do. But the ultimate effect is that of a filmmaker striving not to make a work of art, o... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Former Vice President Biden Responds To Allegations Of Uncomfortable Physical Interactions | [
"After several women have come forward to say close, physical interactions with former Vice President Joe Biden have made them uncomfortable, he is speaking out for the first time about the issue."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Baseball's Youngsters Weigh In on Drug Use | [
"Youths on a baseball team in suburban Phoenix love baseball so much, they play it all year long. The kids react to the release of the George Mitchell report, which found widespread use of performance-enhancing drugs by Major League Baseball players. Mark Moran reports from member station KJZZ. ROBERT SIEGEL, host... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Debut Novel Explores Life Of Black Cavalryman | [
"The Civil War is one of the most examined events in U.S. History, but Shelton Johnson's debut novel, <em>Gloryland</em>, goes over some fairly unexplored territory: the ordinary life of a black cavalryman."
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"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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Commentary: Keep Voting Ponderous | [
"Commentator David Weinberger is a technology buff who doesn't think he's going to like the new touch-screen voting machines. Mostly, because it's not going to feel like he's really voting. Punching a chad. Pulling a lever. Now, that's what it feels like to make up your mind."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Band Of Brothers: X Ambassadors On Pushing An Agenda Through Music | [
"X Ambassadors have had a promising start as a band. Their catchy single \"Renegades\" was used in a Jeep commercial after getting national airplay and attention from music critics. But one of their songs, \"Hoping,\" was written in direct response to the election of President Donald Trump. The band is donating pro... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Moviefone To Go Silent, App Will Continue | [
"To find out movie listings, all you needed to do was call 777-FILM. Because calls have dropped off, the automated phone service will be discontinued. The app will still show movie listings."
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"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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LA City Council Votes To Raise Minimum Wage To $15 By 2020 | [
"The Los Angeles City Council voted today to raise the hourly minimum wage in the second-largest U.S. city from $9 to $15 by 2020 β a move that would cover as many as 800,000 people. The Los Angeles Times has more on the vote: \"Tuesday's 14-1 vote was the latest demonstration of organized labor's clout at City Ha... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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Hong Kong McDonald's To Offer McWeddings | [
"Starting in January, some McDonald's locations in Hong Kong will offer McWeddings. The wedding packages start $1,000 -- more than a Big Mac but less than many competing receptions. The happy McCouple and their guests get a personalized menu, decorations and McDonald's-themed gifts."
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"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Slow Moving Hurricane Dorian Is Threatening The Bahamas | [
"NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Joel Klein, a meteorologist at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla., about Hurricane Dorian which is battering the Bahamas with high winds and torrential rains."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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First Listen: The Shouting Matches, 'Grownass Man' | [
"Audio for this feature is no longer available. Justin Vernon has to feel pressure every time he steps into a recording studio. As the leader of Bon Iver, he's gone 2 for 2, with a classic debut (For Emma, Forever Ago) followed by a lush and fussed-over album (Bon Iver) which won him a pair of Grammys, including on... | [
"Smith Westerns - Weekend Burnt Ones - Bury Me In Smoke Demon's Claws - Fed From Her Hand Gang of Four - You'll Never Pay For The Farm Candy Claws - In The Deep Time The Superions - Fruitcake"
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Planned Vote In Ukraine's Separatist East Gets Moscow's Blessing | [
"Russia is backing a plan by separatists in eastern Ukraine to hold a vote in areas under their control ostensibly as part of a deal with Kiev to allow limited self-rule in the region. The vote, set for Nov. 2 would come days after Ukrainian elections that saw pro-Western parties allied with President Petro Poroshe... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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The Nation: Afghanistan Debate Shifts | [
"Eight years after the war in Afghanistan began, the issue of how to end it is finally getting some traction in Congress. No longer is Congressman Jim McGovern's bill with over 100 cosponsors demanding an exit strategy from the only game in town. Nor are Senators Russ Feingold and Bernie Sanders alone among their ... | [
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Sri Lanka Blames Islamist Militant Group For Easter Attacks | [
"Government officials in Sri Lanka say that a little-known Islamist extremist group is responsible for the Easter Sunday attacks that killed almost 300 people. No group has claimed responsibility."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Bush Announces Massive Troop Redeployment | [
"President Bush announces plans to bring tens of thousands of American troops home from Europe and Asia. It's the largest troop redeployment since the end of the Cold War but will not affect troops in Iraq. Some see the move as an election-year effort to gain support from military families. Hear NPR's Renee Montagn... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Is Fighting Racism In Soccer 'A Lost Cause'? FIFA President Says No | [
"FIFA president Sepp Blatter says he's concerned about the findings of a recent study regarding racism in Russia, which will host the 2018 World Cup. The report, by the Fare network and SOVA Center, found more than 200 incidents of discrimination in Russian soccer between 2012 and 2014. The Fare network is an organ... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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'Beauty Junkies' by Alex Kuczynski | [
"<em>New York Times</em> reporter Alex Kuczynski's new book is <em>Beauty Junkies: Inside our $15 Billion Obsession with Cosmetic Surgery</em>. No stranger to \"beauty maintenance,\" Kuczynski has had botox, an eye-lift, and liposuction, but gave it up after a bad experience with lip augmentation."
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"Stories: 1) Garry Kasparov, Carefully Planning His Next Moves 2) 'Gone Baby Gone' Star Casey Affleck"
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A Biden Promise About Overseas Abortion Funding Could Prove Difficult To Implement | [
"Among the promises that President elect-Biden is expected to fulfill immediately upon taking office: lifting a ban that President Trump imposed on U.S. foreign aid dollars related to abortion. Specifically, the ban prohibits foreign aid funding for privately-run overseas-based groups that \"perform or actively pro... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Transmission And The Global Fight | [
"On this broadcast of The National Conversation, an infectious disease expert answers your questions on the transmission and containment of the coronavirus. We'll also hear about the global fight against the pandemic and efforts to continue to slow the spread."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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South African journalist and anti-rape activist CHARLENE SMITH | [
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"NPR'S WENDY KAUFMAN IN SEATTLE REPORTS THAT MARTIN PANG, WHO HAD BEEN CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF FOUR SETTLE FIREFIGHTERS, HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN BRAZIL."
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U.S. a Lonely Place for Soccer Fans | [
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Re-thinking American Dream Of Home Ownership | [
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Presenting Embedded: Capital Gazette | [
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Feel Like You're Addicted To Your Phone? You're Not Alone | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Sex Abuse Haunts Former Olympic Swim Hopeful | [
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these news stories: Former Murdoch Editors Face Criminal Charges In U.K. Phone Hacking Scandal. Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria's Largest City, Home To Bashar Loyalists. (VOA) Britain Calls Up Additional 1,200 Troops For Olympic Security. (CNN) VIDEO: After Trade, Ichiro S... | npr | {
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Market Slowly Rebounds, But Some Still Wary | [
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Uncovering the Brain of a Psychopath | [
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Johnson & Johnson Settles Charges Over Epilepsy Drug | [
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"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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New Residents Vow to Restore D.C. Neighborhood | [
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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KUOW's Speakers Forum | [
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Japanese Recession And Sushi | [
"NPR's Eric Weiner reports that Japanese are being forced to make some lifestyle changes as the recession in their country deepens. More and more people are giving up very expensive dining at sushi bars and turning to what might be called sushi cafeterias -- noisy, crowded establishments where the dishes of raw fis... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Sleep Tight, G7; Brenough Already; Crabby Ending."
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Lieberman Keeps Homeland Security Chairmanship | [
"In a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill, Sen. Joe Lieberman's colleagues voted to allow the Democrat-turned-Independent to keep his prized post as chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee. <em> New Yorker</em> reporter Ryan Lizz talks about Lieberman's political future."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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How Familes Were Impacted By China's One-Child Policy | [
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If You're Happy & You Know It... | [
"Where in the world can you find a Museum of Happiness!? What in the world is the happiest place on Earth? How in the world can we pump up the jam on our own happiness? Happiness Week continues as Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz discover big joy in the latest who, what, when, where, why, how, and Wow in the World!"
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Denied March Permit, New Yorkers Rally for Peace | [
"Throngs of anti-war activists gathered Saturday in New York City near the United Nations, holding a lively demonstration despite the city's refusal to permit an outright march. Meanwhile, among New Yorkers who chose not to take part, some cited frustration with the results of past protest efforts. Hear NPR's Margo... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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No Politics, Thank You; We're Girls | [
"Is there anything the web doesn't know? Well, yes. Apparently, it can't get the most basic fact about me right.... or about most of the other women here at Day to Day. I'm talking about this irresistible gimmick Andrew Sullivan linked to recently. The site trolled through Andrew's websurfing history and it correct... | [
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Wayne Hetrich, NPR's Satellite Man | [
"Public radio pioneer Wayne Hetrich β known at NPR as \"Mr. Wizard\" β has died at 79. He was one of the original 30 employees of NPR Inc. in 1971. Hetrich was called Mr. Wizard because he used to walk around NPR performing magic tricks. He even carried flash paper in his pocket. He was also an accomplished keyboar... | [
"The new way to experience public radio is here. Click on any of the devices below to see all the different ways you can unlock the world of NPR with your voice. Your smart speaker just got smarter. With a few simple commands, you can access the entire world of NPR β all the latest news, newest podcasts, and discus... | npr | {
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Thursday: NPR News Agenda | [
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Jury Selection Begins in Reno Murder Case | [
"Jury selection starts Monday for a notorious crime case that riveted residents of Reno, Nev. Day to Day looks back at the case of Darren Mack, a wealthy pawnshop owner accused of murdering his wife β and shooting a judge, sniper-style, from a nearby parking structure. ALEX CHADWICK, host: An ugly divorce, a bruta... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Face-To-Face Sleep Education Plus 'Baby Boxes' Reduces Bed Sharing | [
"Giving new moms face-to-face education about safe sleep practices β and providing them with a cardboard \"baby box\" where their newborns can sleep right when they get home β reduces the incidence of bed sharing, a significant risk factor for SIDS and other unexpected sleep-related deaths, a study from Temple Univ... | [
"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Nelson Mandela's Lessons of Leadership | [
"No doubt, we could all stand to learn a thing or two from former South African president Nelson Mandela. His biographer, Richard Stengel, recently visited the leader he calls \"the closest thing the world has to a secular saint\" in Johannesburg, where they talked about leadership. Together, they came up with Mand... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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For Days, Turkey Has Been Targeting Kurds In Northern Syria | [
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Pullman Porters Helped Build Black Middle Class | [
"Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown were descendants of Pullman porters -- that distinctive and distinguished figure from yesteryear -- the uniformed African-American train worker, who forged his way into the middle class. As part of this yearΒs National Train Da... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Elizabeth Gilbert, Gillian Jacobs and Fred Armisen | [
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"Contestants guess the piece of classic children's literature based on imagined hoity-toity reviews. Heard On Ira Sachs, Jennifer Ehle, Garance DorΓ©: New York Or Paris?"
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Militants Sweep Through Iraq's North, Mobilizing Exodus Of Refugees | [
"After a week of fighting and conflicting accounts, militants with the Islamic State have reportedly captured Iraq's largest dam. The development spells significant danger for much of Iraq's civilian population. For more on the situation, Audie Cornish speaks with Alissa Rubin of The New York Times."
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Why Hurricane Patricia Can't Be Blamed On Climate Change | [
"On Thursday morning, Patricia was a relatively small Category 1 hurricane. By Friday afternoon, it was the most powerful storm ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere. Is climate change to blame for this record-breaking storm's ferocious rise? The answer is complex, and shows why it's so hard to tie a single weath... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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U.S. Soccer May See Shakeup After Cup Losses | [
"The American soccer team's bad luck in playing World Cup matches in Europe has extended another four years, as the team is sent home from Germany by Ghana. Team USA failed to win any of its games. And many observers are expecting a shakeup. In the meantime, with the exception of Australia and Ghana, old-world foo... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Recovery Is Slow for FEMA Trailer Park Residents | [
"A dispatch from Noah Adams, blogging from the Gulf Coast: The Bay Village FEMA trailer park in Bay St. Louis is blinding white. At 3:00 in the afternoon there's just an edge of shade on the east sides of 168 trailers. All white, on gravel that's light gray. No trees. The trailers have incongruous brand names fo... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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'Marketplace' Report: CEO Packages | [
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Coronavirus Presents 1st Test Of New Rules For Naming A Disease | [
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Hunting Bison and Dodging the Media in Montana | [
"For the first time in 15 years, the state of Montana is allowing bison to wander outside of Yellowstone National Park, and allowing a some hunters to shoot them. But some hunters find that the biggest challenge isn't killing a bison -- it's avoiding the thundering herd of media and pro-bison activists. MADELE... | [
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Actress Gabourey Sidibe Explains How She Meets People Through Podcasts | [
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North Korea Expert Weighs In On Trading Of Threats With U.S. | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Ambassador Joseph DeTrani about the trading of threats between North Korea and the U.S. He is a former Director of National Intelligence mission manager for North Korea and special envoy for six-party talks with North Korea. He has been holding regular informal talks with North Korean... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- United CEO Called Before Congress To Explain Eviction And Injury Of Passenger. -- Portland Police Arrest 25, Saying A May Day Rally Devolved Into 'Riot'. -- Why White Evangelicals Are 'Splintering' Politically. And here are more early headlines: Trump, Putin To Hold Pho... | npr | {
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, September 28 | [
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#NowPlaying: Essential New Music Playlist | [
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Mary Mary: Pop-Gospel Disciples | [
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David Byrne Finds A Disco Muse In Imelda Marcos | [
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Even As Progressives Take Lead In Greece, Women Remain Out Of Power | [
"Anastasia Giamali is a young, well-educated and ambitious woman. She's a regional politician for Syriza, the leftist party now running Greece, and a high-profile journalist with the party-affiliated newspaper. But last month, when Amparo Rubiales, the Spanish feminist criticized Syriza for appointing only men to t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After ChΓ‘vez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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From Space, Lights Dims In Syria As People Flee War | [
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Obama, One Year Later | [
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A New Trial Run for Do-It-Yourself Stamps | [
"The United States Postal Service is now allowing people to make their own customized stamps -- within limits. The first company to provide the stamps is the same one that ran a trial program last fall. Stamps.com, based in Los Angeles. A year-long trial run starts May 17. The Postal Service is still not convinced... | [
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Survey: Young Workers More Tech Savvy | [
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Survey Details Teen Views of Oral Sex | [
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Riots Follow Fatal Police Shooting In Milwaukee | [
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Shifts In Weather And Strategy Help Slow Springs Wildfire | [
"Firefighters in Southern California are welcoming the latest weather forecast, as lower temperatures and higher humidity could help them control the Camarillo Springs Fire. But the wildfire along the coast remains formidable: It has reportedly burned at least 43 square miles of land and property, nearly doubling i... | [
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U.S. Military Vehicles Destroyed In Pakistan | [
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Italy Convicts 2 Men For Shipwreck That Killed Some 700 Migrants | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early stories: Clinton And Other Dems Did Some Cherry-Picking, Fact Checkers Say. European Central Bank Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged. NFL Owner Art Modell Dies; He Was 'Vilified' In Cleveland, A Hero In Baltimore. And here are more early stories: Romney Says Americans Are Wor... | npr | {
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Indie Labels Seek to Sever Ties with RIAA | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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As Irma Approaches Miami, Twin Brothers Serve Up Last-Minute Coffee And Croissants | [
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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BBC Remakes 'Canterbury Tales' for TV | [
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"Stories: 1) Tracy Ullman Takes on the 'State of the Union' 2) 'Brit Box' Collects Rock from Across the Pond 3) A Second Serving of 'Forbidden Hollywood'"
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50 Cent: Of Self-Destruction And Holding Still | [
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"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Health Care Financing Initiative Filed | [
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"Global Warming Solutions Act. San Joaquin Episcopal Split. End Music."
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EU Deal Expected To Lower Mobile Roaming Fees | [
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Writer Reza Aslan, 'No God but God' | [
"His new book is <EM>No God but God: The Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam.</EM> The book is a call to reform, and a proposal to end the religious battle between East and West. Aslan was born in Iran and lives in the United States. He was a visiting assistant professor of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at ... | [
"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: U.S. Making Iraq About Iran 2) Sonnenfeld and Fuller, 'Pushing Daisies' on ABC 3) Ann Patchett's 'Run' Toward Belonging"
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